On the approach, through the pitches and back again, the Piton Hybrid Hoody lets you move uninterrupted, shedding spindrift and wind, spanning the space between midlayer and shell. A truly technical fleece for alpine climbing, its trim design features a durable Polartec Wind Pro fabric (90% polyester that’s 50% recycled/10% spandex) in key areas (elbows and chest, then wrapping over the shoulders and top of hood, and down to the upper back) with Hardface Technology that enhances the DWR (durable water repellent) finish for increased water repellency and abrasion resistance. The remaining areas use super breathable, stretchy and wicking Polartec Power Dry fabric (94% polyester that’s 54% recycled/6% spandex), creating a flexible body-mapped design that lets you wear the jacket as a moderate-conditions outer layer until it’s time to don a full-on shell. Designed with a stretchy, snug-fitting balaclava-style hood, a single zippered chest pocket and seamless shoulders for comfort under a pack.

I bought this hoody for a trip I had planned for Glacier National Park this spring. I read about the hybrid construction and thought it was a pretty solid concept so I gave it a try. Let me tell you, the combination of the hardface fleece and the powerstretch does not let you down during extreme activity with some light snowfall. I wore it almost every single day hiking around the park and it still looks almost brand new. The hood fits over a helmet and fits snugly over a light baselayer. I got a medium and I'm 5'10" 175 lbs for size reference.